GDS Ltd: Shenzhen Data Center (SZ3)

The GDS SZ3 Data Center is a high-performance, enterprise-class facility located in Shenzhen, designed to support large-scale digital infrastructure deployments. Situated in the heart of China’s Greater Bay Area, SZ3 provides an optimal blend of connectivity, security, and uptime, making it an ideal environment for cloud platforms, fintech firms, and global enterprises with critical workloads.

As part of GDS’s expanding South China footprint, SZ3 supports secure colocation, cloud integration, and business continuity strategies at scale.

Key Features and Specifications

• Location: Shenzhen, Guangdong – close to key economic zones and border-crossing infrastructure to Hong Kong
• Facility Type: Colocation / Hyperscale / Enterprise
• Total Floor Area: Approx. 18,000 square meters
• IT Load Capacity: Up to 15 MW, with high-density rack support
• Power Infrastructure:
• Dual power feeds from independent substations
• 2N or N+1 electrical redundancy
• On-site diesel generators with fuel storage for extended autonomy
• Smart power metering and load balancing

Cooling and Efficiency

• Advanced cooling systems with hot/cold aisle containment
• N+1 HVAC redundancy across all data halls
• Designed for energy efficiency and PUE optimization
• Supports high thermal workloads such as GPU clusters

Connectivity and Interconnection

• Carrier-Neutral: Access to multiple Tier 1 carriers and internet providers
• Direct fiber routes to Hong Kong and other GDS campuses in Shenzhen
• Supports hybrid and multi-cloud interconnection
• Cross-connect services and meet-me-room access available
• Low-latency infrastructure ideal for edge compute and fintech use cases

Security and Operational Control

• 24/7/365 on-site security and facility management
• Multi-level access control including biometrics, keycards, and mantraps
• CCTV and alarm monitoring across all zones
• VESDA early smoke detection and FM200 fire suppression
• Real-time monitoring by centralized Network Operations Center (NOC)

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 27001 – Information Security Management
• ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Sustainability
• Designed to meet Uptime Institute Tier III-equivalent standards
• Compliant with financial, government, and international data governance regulations

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise Core IT Infrastructure Hosting
• Financial Services & Payment Gateway Platforms
• AI, Big Data, and High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Disaster Recovery and Cross-Border Hosting with Hong Kong Integration
• Hybrid Cloud and Edge Workloads for South China

About GDS Holdings Ltd

GDS Holdings Ltd is China’s premier carrier-neutral data center provider, offering reliable, scalable, and secure digital infrastructure across tier-1 markets. SZ3 continues GDS’s legacy of innovation and uptime, serving as a cornerstone facility for enterprises expanding across South China and the Greater Bay Area.